Sidny Cabral row? José Mourinho weighs in on Benfica signing controversy | OneFootball

José Mourinho previewed the match against Gil Vicente. Among the questions posed to the Benfica coach - who spoke about the team's morale - he also had the opportunity to comment on the incident where Sidny Cabral asked Vinicius Jr for his jersey, something that did not sit well with the Benfica fans.

"I don't think the jersey is criticizable, but it could have been avoided", José Mourinho began in a press conference, referring to the situation that occurred at the Santiago Bernabéu. From the Special One's perspective, he believes it was a situation that could have been avoided.

"I think it's normal for players to exchange jerseys in games that mark their careers, especially with players they identify with and who are of a stratospheric level, but I think it could have been avoided", added the Portuguese coach.

"As for being away, it was frustrating, but I knew I had a prepared team. I watched the game on the bus, with all the technology and four screens at my disposal. What I missed was all the adrenaline of the game", admitted José Mourinho, addressing his absence from the Champions League match.

It's worth remembering that Benfica will be in action this Monday, March 2, where they will play at Gil Vicente's ground. The Eagles and Gil Vicente will close the 24th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, in a match that starts at 8:15 PM, with João Gonçalves officiating.

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